Aquatics Director

Aquatics Director – YMCA of Greater Brandywine Join to apply for the Aquatics Director role at YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Overview The Aquatics Director leads the aquatic department and provides leadership in expanding aquatic programming to provide a safe environment. Manages the delivery and development of various program areas such as health/wellness, aquatics, teens, childcare, and other programs. Recruits, trains and supports staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, curriculum development, budget input, and adherence to all regulatory and Association standards. This is an entry‑level management position considering the size, scope and budget of the program area. Who Are We? The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, YGBW is a non‑profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life‑changing programs for all. Perks & Benefits Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full‑time employees Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day) Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire. Employee Assistance Program Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University Career development and paid training Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 What You’ll Do Delivers specific program area(s) to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA. Provides input towards the development of program and/or branch budgets as requested by management. Hires, trains, and supervises hourly staff and volunteers in assigned area. Manages payroll for program team. Facilitates communication and provides leadership to assigned part time staff. Aids in the branch community campaign as needed. Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed. Ensures execution of high‑quality programs through innovative program delivery. Coordinates special events and activities as required for the program. Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs. Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement. Establishes and maintain4s collaborations with community organizations. Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be 18 years or older. Previous lifeguarding experience including knowledge of lifeguarding principles required. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens. Transferred Ellis & Assoc. lifeguard certification within first 30 days of employment. Complete four hours of Ellis & Associates in‑service training and scanning skills. Demonstrate maturity in relating to people of all ages and abilities. Ability to lead and motivate others and earn respect. Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire. Two‑year college degree or equivalent experience preferred. Two years of related work experience preferred. Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff. Previous experience with diverse populations. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred. Must be fluent in spoken and written English. Work Conditions and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why You Need To Apply Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application You could be exactly what we’re looking for #J-18808-Ljbffr